Tulasana,Tolasana,Dolasana

Tulasana is also known as "Tolasana', "Dolasana" and 'Utthita Padmasana". The name Tulasana is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Tula' which means balance. Hence Tulasana is a balance pose. The complete body weight hangs on shoulders or it looks as if the body is hanging on the hands and for this it is also named as "Dolasana" or "Utthita Padmasana". From Padmasana the practitioner with the hands placed either side of the hips raises the entire torso, legs and feet balancing on the arms and shoulders. 

How To Do Tulasana 

• Sit down on the ground in the Padmasana pose.
• Rest the palms on the ground keeping both hands at the sides.
• Breathe in deeply and hold the breath.
• Supporting the weight of the body on the hands, lift the whole body locked in Padmasana, above the floor.
• Lift it upwards as much as possible while holding the breath.
• Hold the position as long as you can hold your breath.
• Slowly return back to the former position. Relax for few minutes and repeat it again.

Benefits of Tulasana

• It strengthens your arms, wrists and upper body region.
• It makes your shoulders strong.
• It relaxes the muscles and calms the mind.
• It increases the sense of balance.
• It includes tightening of the abs and subsequently, brings about a rigid stomach.
• The muscles of your midriff (abdomen) are pulled up tight and thus, your lungs show signs of improvement supply of oxygen as you inhale profoundly.
• While fortifying your abs, it likewise gives an interior incitement to the internal organs.
• In totality, Tolasana enhances the feeling of equalization of your body and has a quieting impact on your entire personality and framework.
• In Tolasana, you have to utilize your eyes for centered consideration. This evacuates basic imperfections of your eyes.

Cautions for Tulasana 

• Those suffering from heart ailments, having weak wrists and shoulder should not practice this asana. The asana should not be practiced with current or recent shoulder or wrist injuries.